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Morgan, Ephraim Franklin, 1869-1950

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Ephraim F. Morgan (1869-1950), Governor, Papers

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 0203
Scope and Contents

The papers of West Virginia’s 16th Governor, Ephraim F. Morgan, largely contain official correspondence originating in or received by the governor’s office, 1920-1925. Records types include newspaper clippings, reports, maps, proclamations, speeches, and other items. Topics include the State Police, prohibition, industrial unrest, the Mine Wars in southern West Virginia, public works and roadbuilding, and West Virginia University.

Dates: 1920-1925

Ephraim F. Morgan (1869-1950), Governor, Papers

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 1660
Scope and Contents

Newspaper clippings concerning the administration of the 16th Governor of West Virginia, the launching of the U.S.S. West Virginia, and the building of present Executive Mansion

Dates: 1921-1938

Ephraim F. Morgan (1869-1950), Governor, Photograph

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 0173
Overview

Photograph of Ephraim Franklin Morgan (1869-1950), 16th Governor of West Virginia (1921-1925). He was preceded in office by John J. Cornwell and succeeded by Howard M. Gore. Morgan entered office at a time of conflict between coal miners and their employers, culminating in 1921 in the armed miners' march and the Battle of Blair Mountain.

Dates: undated

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Maps. 2
Charleston. 1
Police, State - West Virginia. 1
Road Construction. 1
United States Navy - USS WEST VIRGINIA. 1